Job Description:

Student Worker - CTE Peer Tutor




Sugar Grove, IL

Student Worker
Varies between campuses


Waubonsee Community College is accepting applications for part-time Career and Technical Education Peer Tutor.


Reporting to the Academic Support Manager, CTE Peer Tutor provide subject matter assistance in CTE and assist fellow students with the mastery of concepts or applications. They integrate effective study and learning strategies, thereby maximizing the students' potential to become independent learners and achieve academic success.


Additionally, CTE peer tutor provide subject-area knowledge and serve as models for students in the techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs of successful learners. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing text, reviewing test questions, generating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.


This position requires excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively use technology to enhance tutoring sessions.


Successful Peer Tutor employ a holistic approach to student success, bring passion and enthusiasm to the Tutoring Center, and are collaborative with students, faculty and colleagues. They work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Required Training
Prompt attendance at meetings, workshops and training programs.
Complete tutor training sessions with the Academic Support Coordinator.


Tutoring Role
Provide one-on-one assistance, appointment based (in person or virtual) and small group settings in subjects that the tutor has maintained a B or better.
Develop and nurture rapport with peers and faculty
Visit classrooms, as needed, to introduce students to tutoring services.
Complete and submit all required forms (e.g., time sheets, evaluations, questionnaires distributed at workshops).
Create a welcoming environment and assist faculty/staff, tutors and students.
Maintain a clean, organized work space.
Be punctual, begin all sessions promptly, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the student's needs
Be courteous and helpful in all interactions including phone and online conversations.
Maintain confidentiality with any shared information.
Adhere to all tutoring policies.
Assist the Academic Support Coordinator with various projects.



Minimum Qualifications



Must be a current Waubonsee Community College Student.


Position Qualifications:
Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people.
Appreciation for, and sensitivity to, cultural differences.
Demonstrate strong clerical and organizational skills.
Must be a good student in academic standing.
Must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA throughout the term of your employment.
Basic Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites. Basic knowledge of Canvas.


Please attach the following documents when applying:

Cover Letter-Yes

Resume-Yes

References-No (Can be provided at interview)

Transcripts-No

Position Details

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Grant Funded: Yes
Compensation Range: 14.25 - 14.25 (starting pay reflected)
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies varied hours, will be discussed at time of interview
Work Hours: 25 hours (max per week)
Testing: Yes
Targeted Hire Date: 10/3/2022


Special Instructions: No more than 4.5 hours per week, days and times to be discussed during interview.


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